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Swarovski launches Crystallized format in London
Jewellery retailer Swarovski has unveiled a new-format store in London, after posting sparkling Christmas trading figures.
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Dove sister brand seeks space to expand its spa and store format
Dove Spa, sister business to beauty brand Dove, is to accelerate its store openings in the UK, with the aim of having 75 stores by 2012.
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Top shopfitter warns of tough year ahead
Styles & Wood, the UK’s largest shopfitting and property services provider has warned that the retail market will be challenging in 2008, despite starting the year with a positive trading update.
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La Senza to broaden range as growth plans take shape
Lingerie retailer La Senza is to launch a raft of ranges in its stores this spring as it steps up its UK growth plans.
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Paperchase ramps up store growth as sales stay strong
Stationery retailer Paperchase will forge ahead with expansion in the UK, after reporting strong like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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Woolies is shining light as Tesco and M&S updates add to gloom
Woolworths managed to lighten the gloom with the news that its retail arm will return to profit this year, but the sector was still down following lacklustre updates from Marks & Spencer and Tesco.
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Tesco shares oversold, analysts claim
Tesco’s shares plunged as the retailer became the latest big name for analysts to brand oversold after a disappointing Christmas.
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Abel & Cole sets out roadmap for stores
Organic online grocer Abel & Cole plans to open its first stores this year, following Phoenix Equity Partners taking a stake in the business late last year.
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Somerfield posts strong Christmas sales
Convenience grocer Somerfield delivered barnstorming Christmas trading figures as it emerged that two of the big four food retailers are interested in bidding for the business.
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Carphone Warehouse warned over breach of customer data
Carphone Warehouse faces prosecution for the way it has been handling customer information.
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John David’s Scotts chain has merry Christmas
John David Group, owner of the JD chain, remains committed to fashion chain Scotts after reporting stellar trading figures over the Christmas period.
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M&S steps up Plan A with ethical factories
Marks & Spencer will work with suppliers to create six “ethical factories” to bolster its commitment to improved labour standards in developing countries.
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Reiss to open stores in Singapore and Malaysia
Reiss has signed a multimillion-pound franchising deal to open stores in Singapore and Malaysia.
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Somerfield up for auction
Citigroup has been appointed to sell convenience store chain Somerfield.
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BRC accuses card schemes of secret retailer fee hikes
Allegation comes as abolition of controversial interchange fees appears likely By Charlotte Dennis-Jones
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Thorntons festive sales climb
Thorntons has reported strong festive sales, driven by robust performances at all its divisions.
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Primark Christmas sales soar 26%
Christmas trading at value retailer Primark was ahead of expectations, parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) disclosed.
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HMV celebrates festive sales surge
Shares in HMV jumped 15 per cent this morning after the tills rang out at Christmas for the entertainment retailer.
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Comet seasonal like-for-likes flat
Comet, the UK electricals chain owned by Anglo-French retailer Kesa, has posted like-for-like growth of 0.7 per cent for the period from November 1 to January 8.
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Home Retail profit lifted by Argos Christmas success
General merchandise giant Home Retail expects full-year profits to be at the upper end of expectations after sales at catalogue chain Argos held up over Christmas.